Weddings: FAQ's
FOOD
Q. Can we have a choice menu?
A. We ask for you to choose a set meal for everyone, and we have created a fine selection for you to choose from.
Q. Can you cater for special diets?
A. Yes – though we do require full details at least one week in advance.
Q. How long does it take to serve the meal?
A. We allow 3 hours for the service of the meal with speeches, cutting of the cake, etc. – depends on the amount of people attending... and the length of the speeches!
Q. Can we have speeches before the meal?
A. We would advise that they are after the meal, you never know how long they will last which will delay the start of the meal, and this could effect the quality of your food.
Q. Do you cater for children/babies?
A. We have a separate children's menu or big eaters can have a half portion of the adult menu at half price.
Q. Do you have any highchairs?
A. Yes, please kindly reserve in advance.
Q. Do all guests have to be catered for with the evening buffet?
A. We ask that there is sufficient food for everyone, and this ensures that there is.
Q. What time is the evening buffet served?
A. Usually between 21.00 and 22.00, as a late supper
FUNCTION ROOMS
Q. What rooms are licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies?
A. The Great Hall, Old Dining Room, State Drawing Room and Victoria Room.
Q. Can the ceremony be in the Great Hall?
A. Yes – though be aware it then takes up to 3 hours for the room to be changed around for the wedding breakfast. This will affect your timings.
Q. Do we have use of all Public Rooms?
A. If you choose to take Exclusive Use then you will, otherwise the Restaurant, the Flemish Hall, the Library, the Victoria Room, the Wine Shop & Deli are all available for the public to use and any other rooms not booked privately.
Q. What happens with the rooms that we have for the wedding?
A. If the weather is not to pleasant, then the Flemish Hall may be used for your Reception Drinks. The Old Bar is solely for the wedding party. It can be open from your arrival right through until the evening ends. The Old Dining Room may be used for your civil ceremony, receiving line and then as the buffet area in the evening. The Great Hall is where the wedding breakfast is served, then on the evening the dance floor and entertainment are set up.
Q. Where does the evening entertainment go?
A. Usually in the Great Hall in front of the fireplace, unless they are a 10 piece band which would go adjacent to the fireplace.
Q. What time do we have the function rooms from?
A. The rooms are for the use of the wedding party all day whether that is first thing in the morning or mid afternoon.
ALCOHOL
Q. What time is the bar open until?
A. Licensed hours are until 12.30am, every day of the week
Q. Can we have an extension?
A. We can apply to the Magistrates for an extension on
the bar, at no extra cost to you.
Q. How much are drinks at the bar?
A. We offer three draft beers, John Smiths, Guinness &
Kronenbourg 1664 priced form £3.20 per pint. We also
have a selection of bottled beers starting from £3.50 per
bottle and a Gin & Tonic costs £4.75 for a single measure.
Q. What draught beers do you have?
A. John Smiths, Guinness & Kronenburg.
Q. How much does it cost for an additional glass of Mulled
Wine, Bucks Fizz or wine?
A. Please enquirer for details.
Q. Can we supply our own wines?
A. No unfortunately we do not offer corkage.
Q. Are the bottles of wine put on the tables for the guests
to pour themselves or do the staff pour the wine?
A. Our staff pour the wine, and keep guests topped up.
Q. Is it possible to open more wine if needed on the night?
A. Yes - and the cost can be settled on departure.
Q. How many glasses from a bottle?
A. 6 glasses per bottle, roughly.
Q. Can we have candles?
A. Yes - provided they do not threaten wallpaper and are
safely in a holder or stand.
Q. Can the lights be dimmed in the Great Hall?
A. Yes, to suit the mood.
Q. Can we have fireworks?
A. Yes you may, we have a selection of professional firework
companies for you to choose from, please ask for details.
Q. Where do we park?
A. Residents park in the back court yard and non residents
in the walled garden. Both are secure parking areas, with CCTV.
Q. Is it easy to get taxis?
A. Due to our location we would advise that taxis are booked
in advance of the day.
Q. Do Hazlewood supply menus/place cards?
A. Yes, they are included in both our Silver and Gold Wedding
Packages.
Q. When do you require final numbers?
A. For invoicing purposes payment of which is due six weeks
prior to the wedding we require final numbers eight weeks before.
Obviously numbers will change closer to the time and any adjustments
are made on departure.
FLOWERS
Q. Do we supply the flowers?
A. For Silver Wedding Packages, we do have some tall lily vases that can be used if you wish. For Gold Wedding Packages for 2008 weddings, we do supply fresh flowers for you, for which there is budget set with your package.
Q. Do you have any flower pedestals?
A. No, but your chosen florist should be able to help.
Q. When can the florist gain access to the rooms?
A. First thing on the day of the wedding. Our staff can also provide extra assistance if required.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Q. Where can photos be taken?
A. Anywhere around the grounds and any of the rooms within the castle if they are not in use. We would suggest that your photographer visits the castle before the wedding if they have not been before to get an idea of the best spots.
ACCOMMODATION
Q. How many rooms do you have?
A. 21 - a delightful combination of four posters, suites and doubles.
Q. Which is the Bridal Suite?
A. Which ever room you like the most, subject to availability. Everyone has their own favourite.
Q. Are there a special wedding rate?
A. Yes, you receive a discount off our Rack Rates, please refer to your brochure for details or call reservations on 01937 535302.
Q. What time is check in?
A. With check out time being 11am, we aim to have the Bridal Suite ready by 12pm unless some unforeseen circumstances dictates otherwise. Check in for all guests is 3pm. Luggage can be stored until rooms are ready.
Q. Are there any family rooms?
A. We have a number of suites which have sofa beds available for the charge of £55.00 each, this includes breakfast and VAT. We also have Z-Beds for children up to the age of 12, charged at £25.00 each and cots are also £25.00.
Q. Is their much accommodation in the area?
A. Yes, from large chain hotels on the A1 to family B&Bs in the local village (a list available upon request).
BLESSING
Q. How much does it cost to hire the Chapel?
A. If you have an Exclusive Use Wedding, the Chapel is included in the charge, otherwise there is a charge of £250.00.
Q. Who does the Blessing?
A. We can put in touch with a Reverend who will perform the blessing for you. Or alternatively, you may already have someone in mind. Any member of clergy should be qualified to bless your marriage.
Q. When should the wine/bridal favours/cake etc. be delivered?
A. The week of the wedding. Just make sure that everything is clearly labeled and we will store it until the day, space permitting.
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